Here it goes

Well, I am starting my first blog. Nothing special but it is something I have wanted to do. I research everything exhaustively before undertaking or purchasing. That is why I have chosen Blogger.com rather than My Space or some other. This is a great site with lots of options and readers.

Admittedly, I am a little nervous about sharing with the world but scary is fun. I am also old enough, wise enough, and self assured enough now to ignore the weak minded.

I am a proud "Okie" having been born and raised in Oklahoma. I consider myself intelligent enough to hold my own in most crowds and take offense to the stereotyping of people in "fly-over country" as ignorant or inbred. I have received a decent education from public schools, technical schools, and the local community college. In fact, I think the Ivy League is overrated and conceited. Perhaps they have promoted some stereotypes in order to raise the tuition and their own self-perceived stature. Don't get me wrong, I am not bitter and have not been rejected by any higher learning institution (they will all take my money). I graduated high school with honors as a member of the National Honors Society and continued my 3.8 or so throughout my "higher learning". I just like to defend those of us in Middle-America as having the same potential as anyone on either coast. Notice I used the word "potential", too many squander theirs. I don't consider myself qualified to apply for Mensa (don't know my IQ anyway), I have just continued to seek improvement throughout my life. The more I learn, the more I understand what I do not know. I love the question and story of Isaac Asimov "What Is Intelligence Anyway?". Though I don't agree with some of his beliefs, I think he had some great thoughts.

Anyway, I am already enjoying this blogging thing and look forward to my next urge to share!